Good Food cover art

Good Food

Good Food

Written by: Good Food
Listen for free

About this listen

Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates. The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks. Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen. Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu. The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar. Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.Immediate Media Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Mushroom & tarragon pâté
    Jan 22 2026
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Find the recipe at goodfood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
  • Professor Tim Spector on the future of fermentation and how ancient foods are transforming modern health
    Jan 20 2026
    What if the key to better mood, energy, and gut health was sitting in your fridge right now? In this fascinating episode, host Samuel Goldsmith sits down with Professor Tim Spector, bestselling author and leading nutrition scientist in his own kitchen to explore the surprising science behind fermented foods. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why fermented foods work faster than you think with mood and energy improvements showing up in just days, not weeks • The groundbreaking truth about "postbiotics": how even dead microbes can boost your immune system (yes, really!) • Which everyday foods are secretly fermented and which commercial products are worth your money • Tim's citizen science study with 9,000 participants that revealed over 50% experienced reduced bloating and better mental clarity within two weeks • Simple swaps to sneak ferments into your daily diet without overhauling your entire routine • Why your gut microbes need "cruise ships" of diverse bacteria and how to send them regularly Plus Tim shares his biggest fermenting disaster (involving turmeric kombucha and his ceiling), reveals why he went vegan but couldn't give up cheese, and explains the future of precision fermentation that's already changing how we make food. Whether you're a fermentation sceptic or a kombucha convert, this episode will change how you think about the food on your plate and in your gut. Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with an OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world. His latest book, Ferment, is out now. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    46 mins
  • Kimchi double-cheese toasties
    Jan 15 2026
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
No reviews yet